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Christmas Addition and Subtraction Worksheet

A Christmas practice sheet for second graders: 15 addition and subtraction facts within 20, then 6 word problems with 2-digit numbers about cookies, ornaments, lights and the toy drive. It takes about 15 minutes.

Grade
Grade 2
Problems
21
Time
About 15 minutes
Standard
2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2
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Two pages: the worksheet, then the answer key. No sign-up needed.

Worksheet preview

Part A: Facts Add or subtract. Watch the sign.

  1. 9 + 4 = 13
  2. 14 − 9 = 5
  3. 4 + 5 = 9
  4. 6 − 3 = 3
  5. 4 + 9 = 13
  6. 16 − 6 = 10
  7. 6 + 5 = 11
  8. 17 − 10 = 7
  9. 9 + 2 = 11
  10. 6 − 3 = 3
  11. 2 + 9 = 11
  12. 16 − 10 = 6
  13. 3 + 2 = 5
  14. 15 − 10 = 5
  15. 5 + 4 = 9

Part B: Word problems Read each problem. Write the answer on the line.

  1. Ben counts 24 lights on the porch and 27 lights on the tree. How many lights does he count?

    51

  2. Ella buys 40 sheets of wrapping paper and uses 33. How many sheets are left?

    7

  3. The class makes 53 paper snowflakes in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. How many do they make?

    82

  4. The toy drive wants 52 toys. It has 19 so far. How many more toys does it need?

    33

  5. Lily bakes 15 sugar cookies and 12 gingerbread cookies. How many cookies does she bake?

    27

  6. The tree has 49 lights. 14 of them stop working. How many lights still work?

    35

Tips for teachers and parents

  • Part A alternates addition and subtraction, so students must read each sign.
  • Before solving a story, ask whether things are being added together, taken away or compared.
  • Have students write the number sentence beside each story, then solve it in the margin.
  • Some word problems need regrouping. Remind students to start with the ones column.

Common mistakes

  • Adding in a "how many are left" story. Underline the question before solving.
  • Adding in "how many more toys does it need." It compares the goal with what the drive already has, so it is subtraction.

What to practice next

Third graders can use the Christmas multiplication and division sheets.

Frequently asked questions

What grade is this Christmas worksheet for?

Grade 2. The facts are within 20 and the word problems add and subtract within 100.

Can I use it in place of a regular worksheet?

Yes. It covers the same grade 2 skills with a Christmas theme.

Is there an answer key?

Yes, page 2 has the answers to all 21 problems.